Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: Book 1

Students learn the sources of hundreds of vocabulary words with this new, multi-year program. Unlike many programs that depend on rote memorization, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots incorporates a variety of techniques to teach students the skills they need to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words, while also expanding sight vocabulary.Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots reinforces new words through:?a format that capitalizes on word families'associative hooks and visuals to jog the memory'building language-analysis skills'exercises designed for maximum retentionMany vocabulary programs are focused on preparing students for a test from week to week, but Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots teaches skills that they can use for a lifetime.'Teaches word analysis skills by focusing on root words.'Additional notes on word and phrase histories build interest?Humorous visual mnemonics reinforce recall.Book Three is recommended for 9th Grade.This is a student classroom edition. Tests and Answer Keys are available through the publisher but are only sold to schools and teachers.Elizabeth Osborne is the author of 'Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: Book 1', published 2003 under ISBN 9781580492003 and ISBN 1580492002.